1 Backpack

Xinjiang has long distances, and many scenic spots are not close to each other. In addition, there are desert oases and snow-capped mountains and grasslands, so you need to bring enough things, so try to choose a bag with a larger capacity, so the capacity of the backpack should not be less than 50 liters.

2 Tent, sleeping bag and floor mat

Northern Xinjiang has more rain, while other places have very little rain; except for Burqin, Turpan and Bosten Lake, which have mosquitoes in summer, There are very few mosquitoes in other places, and most places have hotels, so tents are rarely used. Three-season tents are double-layered with ventilated sand doors and a waterproof outer shell. But if you want to go on a mountaineering adventure, you need to buy a mountaineering tent. It is recommended to buy aluminum alloy poles with a diameter of 8 to 10 mm.

3 Shoes

The four elements of a good pair of travel shoes are: light, non-slip, breathable, and waterproof: if you are traveling in winter, you have to add another one, that is, warmth. There are many deserts in Xinjiang. To prevent sand from getting into your shoes, you must buy high-top shoes. Hiking shoes are better because they are lightweight, have sturdy soles, are non-slip, have leather uppers that are wear-resistant and waterproof, and have padded ankle support and protection. Desert boots have hard soles and sheepskin uppers, which have good breathability and can prevent sand from entering the shoes. They are also a good choice.

4 Clothes

If you are traveling from July to November and are not going to climb snow-capped mountains, even if you are going to the Karakoram Mountains or the Pamir Plateau, bring a good set of clothes. A sweater and woolen pants will suffice; if you are really worried, you can bring a down jacket. The sweater or down jacket is preferably red. This way, if you get lost in the mountains and need rescue, you can use it as a signal flag to attract attention.

5 Documents

You must bring your ID card. At some specific times, you must bring your student ID card, teacher ID card or journalist ID card, such as taking a military vehicle or staying at a military station when taking the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. If you show them, you will receive special care

6 Credit cards and Debit Card

The Agricultural Bank of China has branches in most towns and villages in Xinjiang. China Construction Bank has branches in most counties. Therefore, it is best to apply for the Golden Harvest Card of the Agricultural Bank of China or the Dragon Card of the China Construction Bank.

7 Sunglasses

The sunshine in Xinjiang is strong, and the snow-capped mountains of the Pamirs, Tianshan Mountains, and Karakoram are dazzling, so they are essential.

8 Kettle

When traveling in the desert, water is life. So a kettle is a must.

9 Communication Tools

Xinjiang’s communications have been very developed. Users of China Unicom and China Mobile can receive signals except for blind spots in very remote places and a few areas. . Public phones are available in most villages, and IP phone bars are very common and can be found on the streets of all towns and in most hotels and attractions.

10 Photographic Equipment There is wind and sand in Xinjiang, so be sure to bring lens wipes and air blowers. The best time to take photos is in the early morning and evening, when the sun is shining obliquely and the background of the photographed object is diffuse golden or blue light.

11 Compass

You don’t need to bring it if you don’t have any plans to enter the hinterland of Taklimakan, enter uninhabited land, or explore Lop Nur. If you have such plans, be sure to bring them.

12 telescopes

For the vast Xinjiang, it is used many times.

13 Equipment that can be replenished after arriving in Xinjiang

Gifts:

If you want to go to remote pastoral areas or rural areas, you can bring some tea and sugar cubes Ethnic minority fellows attach great importance to friendship, and bringing a few gifts can quickly bring them closer to each other. You can also bring some pencils, erasers and other small gifts for the children.

Plastic bags:

The main purpose is to carry your own clothes and bring back garbage abandoned in nature.

Drugs:

Be sure to bring cold medicine, and bring the kind that works quickly. If you are going to take the Xinjiang-Tibet Line or go up to the Pamir Plateau, you should also bring some isatis root granules. You can drink one packet a day for prevention. If you get motion sickness, you should also bring motion sickness medicine; to prevent heat stroke, you can buy some Huoxiang Zhengqi water; Xinjiang has a dry climate and it is easy to get angry, so you should bring some bezoar detoxification tablets; as well as anti-allergic medicine, skin-protecting ointment, and diarrhea Stop, eye drops, safflower oil, Yunnan Baiyao, Fengyoujing, etc. must be supplemented.

If you want to go to the plateau, you should also buy American ginseng slices, Zhennaoning, vitamin C, Baifu Ning, and sleeping pills

First aid kit:

Used to bandage wounds or fix broken limbs to prevent further injuries Straps - triangular straps can be used to suspend the injured arm; painkillers to relieve pain and illness; band-aids to treat minor wounds; as well as anti-inflammatories, scissors, antibacterials, safety pins, corn patches , alcohol, gauze, tape, etc.

In addition, items that need to be replenished include: flashlight batteries, candles, rope, lighters or matches, toilet paper, food, lunch boxes, salt, mineral water, etc.